A PENSIONER is demanding answers after discovering the original headstone of his late mother had been left dumped in Poole Cemetery for more than a decade.

THE administrators appointed by the builder of a major project on Poole Quay say they have saved all 107 jobs by selling the business.

A MAN has avoided going straight to prison for performing a sex act on himself at a Bournemouth supermarket.

A FORMER caretaker’s house in Poole is set to be sold by BCP Council with the money going to projects for the neighbouring junior school and other schools in the conurbation.

RESIDENTS are being “strongly” encouraged to have their say on the controversial plans to build hundreds of homes on former green belt land in West Parley.

A LARGE fire at a solar farm spread after firefighters were initially unable to get to the scene due to “poor parking” by members of the public.

THE inquests have opened into the deaths of a husband and wife who were found unresponsive in their Dorset home.

A BLOOD splatter expert has described to court how Edward Reeve would have travelled through his home after being stabbed on New Year’s Eve.

DORSET'S weather experts give their predictions on the heat wave ahead of further soaring temperatures this week.

A BRANCH of popular fast food eatery KFC in Bournemouth is currently closed to customers.

A SCHOOL’S decision to bring in sniffer dogs and carry out random bag searches to “educate children about the dangers of drugs” has been praised.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s picnic show in New Milton has been cancelled, after one half of the singing duo tested positive for covid.

BCP Council is to spend £195,500 carrying out due diligence on the purchase of the Barclays House site - and how it could be used.

AN entertainment hire company with an inspiring backstory- Priory Entertainment is Trader of the Week.

A MAN has appeared in court to be urinating in the grounds of a Bournemouth town centre church and causing distress.

BARBIE has unveiled a new Dr Jane Goodall doll in honour of the British conservationist.

THE reports on councillor allowances have been republished after a number of errors and omissions were found.

THE operator of a student halls site in Bournemouth is seeking permission for a new security fence due to concerns over crime and trespassers.

Details on the cases of 12 people who have been sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for criminal offences.

The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

Parts of the country will be hotter than some of the world’s top beach destinations, including the Maldives and Marbella in Spain.

The warm weather is expected continue through the week in the high 20s for most until the weekend.

POPULAR dog surfing contest makes a "bigger and better" return this month at Poole's Branksome Dene Chine beach.

We want you to nominate your favourite café.

THIS week I answer questions from two readers, one on the subject of cardiovascular medicine, the other regarding the menopause. My advice is given in line with current thinking and practice, but cannot be a substitute for consulting your own GP.

COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas.

Customers will need to spend at least £40 in Asda to be eligible for the discount.

WHILE I understand that Poole is keen to entertain visitors and locals in the summer months, is it really necessary to block off the only disabled parking spaces on the Quay?

BUSINESS confidence is at its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, while activity has risen at its slowest rate since March 2021, research reveals.

Nigel Morris posted this lovely photograph of a juvenile Stonechat taking centre stage at Durlston Country Park

AN AMBER weather warning has been issued for the BCP area for “extreme heat” which could impact people’s health.

As a leadership race begins for the next Prime Minister, Labour are tabling a vote of no confidence.

There have already been three UK EuroMillions’ jackpot winners this year

A man has missed a relative's funeral in Greece because of no passport, despite applying for one more than three months ago.

THERE never seems to be unanimous agreement among Dorset’s Conservative MPs and the subject of who should be the next Prime Minister is no different.

The murder trial of 35-year-old Edward Reeve enters its second week with the prosecution case continuing

PEOPLE who spent thousands of pounds on pre-paid funerals have been told the businessman who took their payments has died and that their money was not kept safe.

POOLE lady discovered a 'huge' brain tumour after going to doctors when she noticed something was off at a yoga session.

An investigation of flight delays at airports across the country has ranked the worst to the best for late take-offs.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a “large field fire” in Wareham this afternoon.

A MAN has been identified following an image appeal in relation to a reported assault in Bournemouth town centre.

A WOMAN who went missing from Swanage has been found, police have said.

AN air ambulance landed on the beach at Durdle Door during one of two separate incidents at the beauty spot on Saturday afternoon.

ATTEMPTS to have an acoustic barrier installed outside a church on the A31 to reduce noise have failed after plans were ditched.

A MAJOR emergency service response rushed to a rescue a climber who had fallen in a remote area near the Dorset coast.

A MAJOR emergency service response rushed to a rescue a climber who had fallen in a remote area near the Dorset coast.

A MAJOR emergency service response rushed to a rescue a climber who had fallen in a remote area near the Dorset coast.

A TEENAGER was reportedly struck with a crutch and punched in the face during a fight outside a pub in Fordingbridge.

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Sandbanks at the weekend for one of the area’s biggest beach festivals.

A MAN arrested in connected with a reported sex assault in Bournemouth will face no further police action.